HOW DID HE DO IT?
Today's reading:  Job 13-14

"Oh, how I long to speak directly to the Almighty..."  Job 13:3 NLT

Imagine going through all Job endured, and depending upon a priest to talk to God on your behalf?

Who would you choose as wise enough, holy enough or dependable enough to present your case to the Lord?  Who might you determine to be worthy enough to understand your tears, groans and heartache?

I know some great preachers.  Men of God.  Conveyors of biblical wisdom.  Fine upstanding men.  But to depend on them to stand up for me before God?  To trust in their abilities and sinlessness?

I'm so glad Jesus ripped open the veil between God and man!

I can talk directly to the Almighty!  I needn't slaughter any animals or trust in another frail human--I can approach the throne of grace, love and mercy with confidence that I am allowed there.

I do not know how Job made it through his tough times without that personal touch.